The synod celebrates its leaders in their various stages of ministry. We are happy to share information about changes here.
“Change is constant in any living organism. That is no less true for communities of faith. Leaders change. New ordinands explore calls. Pastors retire.” – Ken Inskeep
New to the Synod:
The Rev. Stefan Swanson, from Southwestern Minnesota Synod to Lifespark, St. Louis Park, hospice chaplain
The Rev. Susan Masters, from the Southern Ohio Synod, to Salem, Dalbo and Siloa, Braham, interim pastor
Within the Synod:
None this month
Goings/Retirement, with Godspeed:
None this month
Congregations in Interim/Discernment:
Braham, Braham, pastor
Edina Community, Edina, co-pastor
Family of Christ, Chanhassen, associate pastor
First, Columbia Heights, senior pastor
Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, senior pastor
Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, associate pastor
Maple Grove, Maple Grove, pastor
Mt. Olivet, Plymouth, associate pastor
Normandale, Edina, associate pastor
Oak Grove, Richfield, pastor
Our Redeemer Oromo, Minneapolis, pastor
Prince of Peace, Brooklyn Park, senior pastor
Redeemer, Henderson, pastor
Salem, Dalbo and Siloa, Braham, pastor
Servant of Christ, Champlin, associate pastor (pt)
St. Barnabas, Plymouth, senior pastor
St. John, Belle Plaine, pastor
Transfiguration, Bloomington, associate pastor
University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis, senior pastor
Vista, St. Louis Park, pastor
Congregations in Active Call Process:
All Saints, Minnetonka, associate pastor (pt)
Long Lake, Isanti, associate pastor
Normandale, Edina, senior pastor
Our Saviour’s, East Bethel, associate pastor
St. Olaf, Minneapolis, pastor
Congregations Calling Final Candidate:
Grace Northeast Minneapolis, pastor developer
St. Andrew, Eden Prairie, associate pastor
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Updated 12/18/2024